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G744 VYP

1990 Volkswagen Gol

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

165,460 mi
Last recorded165,460 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2008
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Gol111,087 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG744 VYP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGol
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2008 165,460 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 165,459 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 162,122 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel tank straps rusty

Fail 15 Jan 2007 162,122 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

fuel tank straps rusty

Pass 13 Jan 2006 154,790 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 154,790 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Gol?

Based on 2,452 MOT tests across 474 vehicles.

62.2%
Pass Rate
6,464
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
474
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 326
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 231
Registration plate lamp not working 136
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 116
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 101
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G744 VYP is a 1990 Volkswagen Gol in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1990 Volkswagen Gol models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.4% with a typical mileage of 111,087 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Gol fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 326 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G744 VYP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Gol typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 36 years old, this Volkswagen Gol is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G744 VYP registered?

G744 VYP is a 1990 Volkswagen Gol, first registered on 12 June 1990.

Is G744 VYP safe to buy?

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